MANILA, Philippines—World Oceans Day is celebrated each year across the globe every June 8.
The United Nations said the yearly event seeks to generate awareness on the impact of human activities on oceans, which is gaining relevance especially in the West Philippine Sea.
“World Oceans Day reminds everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life,” the UN said. “They are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere,” it added.
As part of this year’s celebration of World Oceans Day, the global impact of illegal fishing, especially by China in the West Philippine Sea, is recalled.
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